Webinar Announcement: Is ISMAP Essential for Public SaaS Entry? Clarifying Registration Requirements, Costs, and Timelines

ISMAP Registration Requirements as a Barrier to Public Cloud Procurement Since the government introduced the 'Cloud by Default' principle in 2018, the use of cloud services has become the standard policy for government information system procurement. In 2020, ISMAP (Information System Security Management and Assessment Program) was launched to evaluate and register cloud services that meet the security standards required by the government. As ministries and agencies are generally required to procure services from the ISMAP cloud service list, ISMAP registration is becoming a de facto entry requirement for SaaS providers aiming to expand into the public sector. Furthermore, the scope of ISMAP is expanding beyond central government ministries to local municipalities, which are increasingly adopting registered services as a principle. The presence or absence of ISMAP registration is expected to increasingly dictate the success of bids. With the growth of the public cloud market, responding to ISMAP registration requirements has become an urgent task for SaaS providers.

The Misconception that 'ISMS is Enough': Challenges in ISMAP Registration Many companies that have already obtained ISMS (ISO 27001) or ISMS Cloud Security Certification (ISO 27017) often assume they can easily transition to ISMAP. However, ISMAP's management standards incorporate elements from the JIS Q 27000 series, government unified standards, and NIST SP800-53, requiring compliance with approximately 1,200 control items. While the requirements may look similar, the documentation methods, evidence retention, and audit approaches differ significantly, making such assumptions misleading. Moreover, ISMAP registration involves multiple steps, including the creation of statements, audits by third-party organizations, and the accumulation of operational records, which cannot be completed in a short period. While ISMAP registration is merely the starting line for bidding, management must decide whether it aligns with their business plan. Many companies postpone these considerations because they cannot grasp the full picture of the workload, costs, and time required.

Comprehensive Support for ISMAP Registration In this seminar, the Internet Privacy Institute will explain the positioning of ISMAP in public cloud procurement, the overall registration requirements, the gap with ISMS, and the roadmap for registration. The Internet Privacy Institute has 25 years of experience in information security and personal data protection. Their support system covers everything from managing the 1,200 control items to preparing application documents. They provide hands-on support for both large cloud providers and mid-sized SaaS companies, regardless of company size. Those who wish to understand the costs, man-hours, and schedule for registration, or who need materials to explain the decision to management, are encouraged to attend.